Japanese Kanji

tou

to ward off · to parry · to keep out (e.g. wind, rain or cold)

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNおご.るogo

Meaning

To ward off, to parry, to keep out (e.g. wind, rain or cold).

傏 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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